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Apple is bringing games back to the Mac, but not how you hoped

Apple seems to be making a concerted effort to improve things for Mac gamers. But could Macs ever become gaming machines? Here’s what the evidence tells us.
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Is Mac really more secure than Windows? We asked the experts

Privacy is a hot topic right now, so should you use MacOS or Windows if you want to protect your personal data? We decided to ask the experts and find out.
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New MacBook Pro 13-inch to launch next month, says renowned Apple leaker

Apple is planning on updating the MacBook Pro 13 in May 2020, according to noted analyst and leaker Jon Prosser. Don’t expect a major design overhaul, though.
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Zoom’s one-click installation on Mac was always too good to be true

One of the benefits of using Zoom is its super-quick one-click installation. On the Mac, it turns out that was achieved with some very suspicious techniques.
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MacBook Air buying guide: How to choose your processor, storage, and more

Want to get the new MacBook Air but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know, from which processor to buy to what the best RAM choice is.
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Is an online-only WWDC better for developers? Here’s what they said

The coronavirus has forced Apple to move its WWDC event online-only. Will it succeed or fall flat on its face? We asked the developers who will be taking part.
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The best work-from-home tips for Mac

Stuck at home? This guide will ease the transition to working from your home, with apps and advice that’ll have you working efficiently and staying focused.
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Apple reportedly working on an AR headset with Vive-like controllers

A new iOS 14 leak suggests Apple is working on a mixed reality headset that uses controllers, with the company apparently teaming up with HTC to test it out.
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These home office-worthy laptops are on sale for as little as $399

Need to work from home due to the coronavirus? We’ve rounded up the best home office laptop deals to let you work efficiently without spending a small fortune.
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From Hololens to home office, over a billion devices now run Windows 10

With the death of Windows 7 and foldable devices on the horizon, it’s all change for Microsoft. But one thing remains constant: The dominance of Windows 10.
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Apple just dropped a huge hint that the Arm MacBook may be announced at WWDC

,Judging by its new clue-laden WWDC 2020 imagery, we may only have a few months to wait before Apple announces the groundbreaking ARM MacBook to the world.
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Here’s how Apple could finally fix the MacBook’s problematic Touch Bar

Ever since 2016, the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar has been searching in vain for a purpose. A recent patent, however, shows Apple has some great ideas up its sleeve.
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Best Buy slashes $250 off the HP Chromebook 15 for today only

Looking for a new Chromebook? Best Buy is offering $250 off HP’s Chromebook 15, bringing its price to $350. But don’t wait — this deal lasts for today only.
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Five years ago, Apple launched the last great 13-inch MacBook

The last time Apple really nailed a 13-inch MacBook Pro was in 2015, and it’s struggled ever since then. Here’s why the 2015 MacBook Pro was so insanely great.
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New iMac and Mac Mini are coming soon, cryptic tweet suggests

According to a new leak, Apple is planning to launch a new iMac and Mac mini very soon, adding to the already long list of upcoming Apple products in 2020.
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Mac Pro vs. iMac Pro: Spec comparison

While Apple's Mac Pro and iMac Pro are both aimed at the same high-end power users, they’re very different machines. Our guide shows you which is best and why.
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Apple says Mac Catalyst is working. We asked developers to find out the truth

Apple’s Mac Catalyst lets developers port their iPad apps to the Mac. It’s had some criticism, so we decided to find out exactly what developers think of it.
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MacBook Pro to get 10th-generation Intel chips, according to leak

The MacBook Pro 13 could get a boost in 2020 in the form of 10th-generation Intel CPUs, according to a new leak. The new device could launch as soon as May.
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Where to buy the 2015 MacBook Pro

You can save a lot of money buying a second-hand Mac. Here are some great buying tips for when and where.
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According to these patents, the future of the Mac could be very strange

Apple comes up with a lot of great ideas, but sometimes it misses the mark -- by a long, long way. These are the strangest Mac ideas Apple has ever patented.
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Apple’s future Macs could come with AMD Navi 21 GPUs, leak suggests

Next-gen Apple Macs could get a serious power boost according to a recent leak, with AMD Navi 21 GPUs and Ryzen 4000-series chips spotted in MacOS beta code.
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Apple could launch AirTags, a smaller iPhone, and new MacBooks in early 2020

Apple has a huge number of new products up its sleeve that will launch in the coming months, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That includes a 4.7-inch iPhone, AirTags, new MacBooks, wireless headphones and more. If you’ve been waiting for new Apple products, you’re in luck.

Apple patents strange iPhone-MacBook hybrid charging dock

An intriguing new Apple patent shows the company is considering a strange charging dock, one that could combine an iPhone or iPad with a MacBook. The phone or tablet would be slotted into place inside the charging dock’s housing, with the dock then controlling your device and providing it with power.
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The MacBook Air launched 12 years ago. Here’s why it was way ahead of its time

When Apple launched the MacBook Air in 2008, it was many years ahead of its rivals. This revolutionary laptop changed the industry and influenced competitors for years to come -- here’s why it took so long for them to change their thinking and catch up with the device that redefined thinness.
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A new MacBook Pro 13 with the scissor-switch Magic Keyboard is coming soon

While the MacBook Pro 16 has a ton of new features, the MacBook Pro 13 is still stuck with the error-prone butterfly keyboard. That’s all set to change soon, as a new report from DigiTimes backs up rumors that the Magic Keyboard will come to the MacBook Pro 13 in the coming months.
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Using the new Microsoft Edge browser on a Mac feels wrong, and I love it

Apple and Microsoft are not the best of friends, so you’d be forgiven for giving the new Edge web browser a miss on the Mac. But when we put it through its paces, we found it to be an excellent web browser, one that balances privacy and performance. It’s one of the best web browsers available on a Mac.
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At $54K, rack-mounted Mac Pro is the most expensive computer Apple has ever made

The Mac Pro is aimed squarely at high-end professional users, so it’s no surprise that it’s expensive. But the recently released rack-mounted edition adds $500 to the price, bringing the price for a maxed-out Mac Pro up to an unprecedented $53,899. That’s a massive price tag to go with its massive power.
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New MacBooks will get ‘Pro Mode’ to boost performance, leak suggests

The latest MacBook Pro 16 is plenty powerful, but a new leak suggests it could get even better. The next version of MacOS could feature a “Pro Mode” that boosts the performance of your device, giving professional users extra power to perform demanding tasks without being limited or throttled.
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Rare deal can snag you a Touch Bar MacBook Pro for a huge $900 off

Want a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar? You’re in luck, as Amazon has just knocked over $900 off Apple’s OLED strip-enabled laptop, bringing its price down to $896. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen the Touch Bar model drop to, making now a great time to take advantage and buy one.
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Here’s why a MacBook Pro with AMD’s new Ryzen 4 chips would be amazing

Ever since it switched from PowerPC chips, Apple has stuck with Intel processors in its Macs. But at CES 2020, AMD showed why it’s time for Apple to finally make the switch and drop Intel’s delay-prone CPUs for good. With the Ryzen 4000-series chips, the MacBook Pro 13 could reach new heights.
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Here’s why 2019 turned out to be a glorious year for the Mac

Mac fans have had a rough few years, but 2019 was the year in which Apple turned things around. Whether that meant listening to its users or giving them pleasant surprises, the company made 2019 a year to remember. Here’s everything it got right, from the Mac Pro to the MacBook Pro 16.
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Here’s why the Mac Pro’s expansion modules are such a big deal

Apple’s new Mac Pro is highly configurable, and comes with a range of MPX Module options. But what exactly are these high-tech custom components? We’ve delved into the details to explain exactly what the MPX Modules do, whether they’re your only option, and if you need them in the Mac Pro.
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The Mac Pro is the most repairable Apple device ever, according to iFixit

Most Apple devices are a nightmare if you want to repair them, but not so for the Mac Pro. The repair experts at iFixit recently tore down Apple’s latest high-end computer and gave it a superb 9/10 score. That makes it easily the most repairable Apple device ever, bar none.
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What is Mac Pro’s Afterburner card, and what does it do?

The Mac Pro is Apple’s most modular and customizable computer. One of its key modular components is the Afterburner card, but what exactly does it do, what does it work with, and is it worth your money? We delved into the details to give you the key answers on Apple’s video workflow accelerator.